Asian Longhorned Beetle photo gallery USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB)

After the discovery in 1996 of the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) on several hardwood trees in Brooklyn, New York, the Secretary of Agriculture declared an extraordinary emergency in order to combat the infestation with regulatory and control actions. Asian longhorned beetles are believed to have been introduced into the United States from wood pallets and other wood packing material accompanying cargo shipments from Asia.

Egg sites and exit holes on a tree heavily infested by the Asian longhorned beetle

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Don't Move Firewood.org

New Regulation for Transporting Firewood

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has a new regulation that limits the transportation of untreated firewood to less than 50 miles from its source.

Below is a poster you can download and print for display and distribution in your community.

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Don't Move Firewood poster (PDF; 739 KB)
USDA Forest Service

Not All Alien Invaders are from Outer Space

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has created an interactive Web page that teaches you about 16 uninvited species that are destroying our natural resources and threatening U.S. ecosystems.

Information Resources

The links below will help you learn more about:

• distribution of the Asian longhorned beetle in the United States
• recognizing the Asian longhorned beetle on your property
• damage caused by the Asian longhorned beetle invasion
• how you can help prevent the spread of the Asian longhorned beetle
• other nuisance and invasive animal species

• ALB or Not ALB (Cornell University)
  There are quite a few insects that are easily mistaken for the Asian Longhorned Beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis, or ALB. This is to help you determine if you have this beetle or an insect that is in some way similar.
   

• Asian Longhorned Beetle (NYSDEC) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  The NYSDEC has created up an extensive Web site with information about the Asian longhorned beetle.
   

• Beetle Science (Cornell University)
  Explore Cornell's Beetle Science Web page. View detailed illustrations, rotatable three-dimensional images and videos of beetles.
   

• Forest Health Protection (U.S. FS) United States Forest Service, Northeastern Area
  Northeastern Area State and private Forestry serves the 20 Midwestern and Northeastern States, plus the District of Columbia. They work with State forestry agencies and many other partners to influence the wise management, protection and sustainable use of urban and rural natural resources.
   

• National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC) - State Resources page for New York State
  The NISIC was established in 2005 at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) to meet the information needs of users including the National Invasive Species Council. NISIC creates and manages this Web site which serves as a reference gateway to information, organizations, and services about invasive species.
   

• Plant Health - Asian longhorned beetle (USDA-APHIS) - USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service News, information and maps related to the Asian longhorned beetle infestation. This Web page has a lot of information regarding the Asian longhorned beetle.
   

• Systematic Entomology Laboratory (SEL) USDA ARS - Agricultural Research Service
  Scientists at SEL produce databases and interactive identification tools on the SEL Web site to meet the information needs of the public and scientific community.

Asian Longhorned Beetle Contacts

If you Asian Longhorned Beetles or damage caused by their presence, call your county Cooperative Extension, Regional NYSDEC office, or NYSDEC at 866-640-0652 or 518-402-9425.

Photo Credits

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
USDA Animal and Plant Heath Inspection Service (APHIS)

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